I measured the fuel rail tubing and determined it was made from 8mm o.d. tubing. After some searching the Internet, I found http://www.discounthydraulichose.com who sell a line of metric compression fittings and adapters to convert them to JIC 37 degree flare fittings, which will connect up to a -6AN hose end.
The first job was to cut the barbs off the fuel rail tubing - I used an air powered cutoff tool - and filed the ends smooth. Then I removed the paint. The photo shows one of the two barbs removed and I'm holding the 8mm tube nut and sleeve.
Next, slide the tube nut and sleeve over the fuel rail tube, and screw it onto the JIC adapter.
The finished article. I jst need to add some -6AN swivel hose ends to my fuel lines and they will connect right up to the fuel rail - no more hose clamps.
Here are the part numbers from DiscountHydraulicHose:
9605S-06-L08-14 | 3/8" Male JIC x 8mm Tube / M14x1.5 Port (Steel)
9201LL-08 | DIN 2353 LL Metric Tube Nut, 8mm Tube (Steel)
9202LL-08 | DIN 2353 LL Metric Tube Sleeve/Cutting Ring, 8mm Tube (Steel)
2 comments:
Great information! I had a bit of fuel seeping out of this connection this evening on my VR6 Corrado. Adjusted the clamps for now but I better look into it fast...
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